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Council gives PM nod to suspend any coup plotters
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Defence Council has passed an amended draft of the Defence Ministry Administration Act that allows a prime minister to suspend any military personnel involved in planning a military coup.
Thaksin yet to take up adviser role
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 04/03/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not shown any intent to serve as a government adviser since his release on parole, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Taking on the men in green
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 18/02/2024
» There has been a growing focus on military land and commercial welfare projects over the past five years. With the Pheu Thai Party now in power and the Move Forward Party (MFP) leading the opposition, scrutiny of these lucrative assets and operations has intensified.
Defence, a civilian affair
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/01/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang shows he has what it takes to blend in and work with the military despite having no military background.
PM readies aid for Myanmar
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/01/2024
» The government is considering providing widespread humanitarian assistance to support vulnerable populations in Myanmar and hosting talks with the Myanmar leader and ethnic minority groups to find a solution to the crisis in the country, according to a military source with knowledge of the plan.
Gentle prod ends submarine dream
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led government's decision to acquire a Chinese-made frigate instead of a submarine in the wake of problems and delays with the original purchase came as no surprise following Pheu Thai's intense scrutiny of the scheme.
Annual military reshuffle back
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/08/2023
» The annual military reshuffle is back in the spotlight, with leaders of the three armed forces and the chief of the Thai defence forces going into mandatory retirement at the end of September.
Prayut vows army will continue to ‘protect the country’
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/08/2023
» The armed forces will continue to lead in “protecting the country”, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Saturday when asked about the state of military stability amid rising political tensions.
Thaksin to return on Aug 10
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/07/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to arrive at Don Mueang airport on Aug 10, his daughter Paetongtarn "Ung Ing" Shinawatra announced on Instagram on Wednesday.
'No Thaksin talks in UK,' says Prawit
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/06/2023
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon has denied rumours that he met and discussed a secret political deal with ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in England recently.